HEADLINES PRODUCE CHANGE:
OSHA’s Updated (and Improved?) Construction Crane and Derrick Standard
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A proposed update to (what is widely perceived to be) an outdated crane and derrick standard has come
on the heels of a series of high profile construction accidents in New York City and Houston. Four years after a consensus document
arose from the 23-member federal Cranes and Derricks Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee, the long-awaited proposed rule was
finally published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on October 9, 2008. While the future of this
proposed standard is unknown, OSHA’s focus and interest in this topic are not. In this seminar, we will examine the history and
content of the new crane and derrick standard and help employers design strategies to minimize liability and meet the regulatory
challenges ahead.
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Learning Objectives:
- Discussion of the common causes of crane accidents
- An overview of the elements of the proposed rule
- Discussion of OSHA’s three-tiered initiative to address crane operations
- OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on Crane Safety
- What to expect in the rulemaking process
- How to prepare for your next OSHA inspection
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Who Should Attend?
- Safety Managers
- Safety Directors
- Safety Executives
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Presented by:
 Cole Wist
Partner
Baker Hostetler
Cole Wist is a partner in the Denver office of Baker Hostetler, a national law firm based in Cleveland.
He counsels clients on occupational and mine safety and health law, including OSHA and MSHA inspections, litigation, and liability
prevention. He defends employers in accident and disaster investigations and related litigation matters.
Cole is from a coal mining family in western Colorado and worked in the North Fork Valley’s mines while earning his education. He is a graduate of
the University of Denver and Georgetown University Law Center.
In addition to his occupational safety and health practice, Cole also engages in a complex civil litigation practice, which includes handling
cases related to toxic torts, product liability and insurance. He has substantial jury trial and arbitration experience in federal and state
courts in Colorado and across the country.
Cole is a national speaker and author on liability prevention and crisis management for employers
 Micheal A. Sutton, PE, MSME
Founder
Accident Research Specialists, PLLC
Michael A. Sutton, PE, MSME is the founder and managing partner of Accident Research Specialists, PLLC, a
forensic engineering firm headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. Michael and his company investigate a variety of accidents and
failures involving vehicles, machinery, and the built environment.
Over the last 20+ years, Michael has investigated over 2000 events, providing engineering analysis, accident reconstruction, and expert testimony.
His expert testimony enjoys a strong reputation in both state and federal courts throughout the United States.
A graduate of North Carolina State University, Michael has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Engineering.
He is also a registered Professional Engineer in multiple states.
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